The 2012 series of episodes of the Internet Business Blue Podcast begin

The 2012 season of the Internet Business Blueprint podcast begins on Monday February 13th and this year will include an expanded schedule and several special series that will add value for my listeners. In addition, recordings of the podcast will be added to the Internet Entrepreneurs Academy audio library and re-purposed across other platforms.

The content and topics for 2012 will be consistent with what listeners have come to expect and enjoyed over the past 171 episodes of the podcast dating back to 2009. Listeners will learn about Internet marketing, affiliate marketing, viral traffic generation, automated website promotion, social media best practices and how to create multiple income streams online.

One major change this year will be a greater emphasis on expert interviews with online business leaders and content developers. The feedback from past interviews has been tremendous and there are so many amazing people across the web with value to share to help you grow personally and professionally.

Here is a partial list (with links) of past guest interviews:

Gary Vaynerchuk – Author of Crush It and Thank You Economy

Pennie Power – Creator of the Ecademy business social network

Scott Fox – Author of Internet Riches and E Riches 2.0

Elysse Curry – Author of How to Get the Real Deal without getting the Raw Deal

Sid Hale – Creator of the Rapid Action Profits marketplace

Rob Hannley – Creator of Your Net Biz and Primo Vacations Club

The prospective list of guest for this year is very ambitious and the value for you the listener will be remarkable even if we only secure half our likely guest. My intention is to continue to provide you with actionable advice and content to help you achieve your most lofty goals.

To listen live or access the archive visit: http://JamesHolmesRadio.com

Please be sure to check the show page at the link above to access the schedule of broadcast, guest list, and topics. The Internet Business Blueprint podcast airs weekdays with times and days varied based on guest availability and travel schedules.

I am here to help you succeed in building your online business to gain knowledge from successful entrepreneurs and content experts allowing you to leverage their knowledge and experience to create your success.

Have a blessed weekend!

(c) Copyright 2008-2012 James A. Holmes. All Rights Reserved.

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You can make your year in December with a plan and massive action… ready to go?

Historically December has been a great month for me in business both online and throughout a real estate /mortgage banking career that spanned more than 20 years. There are two primary reasons for this; first, I have always used the month of December to access my year and make plans to shore up any shortcomings and secondly, I take massive action because so many people coast through the holidays… so competition is low.

Last week I discussed this in great detail during my ‘Worldprofit Mentor Podcast‘ and provided several tips that will help you closeout 2011 successfully and create momentum in your business allowing you to begin 2012 in a powerful way. I encourage you to invest the next twenty-five minutes listening to the recording and be sure to take notes and create your plan right away.

Click Here to Listen to the Podcast Recording:

or link here:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/myworldprofit/2011/12/02/worldprofit-mentor-strategies-for-internet-marketing-success

As you listen to the recording and take notes, highlight at least one idea or objective you have left undone that you can complete in December, at least one action you can take to ensure 2011 is a success, and one action you can take to create momentum heading into 2012. The time to plan and set goals for 2012 is now… don’t wait until you are already markeitng dates off of your 2012 calendar.

I am here to help you suceed, so feel free to contact me directly if I can help you in setting you plans for the year ahead. My action plan has room for action takers and I would love to see if there are areas of common interest to ensure we both succeed in the New Year.

Please be sure to post a comment below and if this article and podcast provided value for you, use the buttons above the post to ‘like’ the article on Facebook and re-tweet it on Twitter.

Have a blessed day!

P.S. If you need to raise some fast cash to complete a project or launch 2012… here are 27 ways to do it!

http://www.27WaystoRaiseFastCash.com

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Do you know what to  place on your ‘from sender’ line?

I want to share a quick email marketing tip with you from my Mega Money List vault. Your results will improve dramatically by making a few small adjustments in the way you structure your auto-responder settings and the manner in which you carry out your campaigns. From time to time I will post tips and tools to help you get better results and grow a more responsive list.

Most people use the default ‘from field’ as provided by their Internet service provider or free email sites like Google’s G-mail and Yahoo Mail when they send an email which usually looks something like this: james@gmail.com (this is an example and not my real email address).

Using your ISP address or a free email account raw email address as noted above looks unprofessional and actually hurts your open rates according to AWeber, a leading email marketing services provider.

This email marketing mis-step is easily fixed and I am going to show you how to do that in this blog post. First, if you chose to include your email address in the ‘from sender’ line, be sure to set-up an email address which contains your domain. For example your ‘from sender’ line will look like this: james@yourcompanyname.com this is easier for your readers to recognize, strengthens you brand awareness, and looks more professional.

Another option is not to use your raw email address at all as most email clients allow you to mask your email address with text, such as your name, company name of other statements that would identify you for your subscribers.

When it comes to email marketing always remember that your primary goal is to get your email delivered to the in-box of the recipient and solidify your brand in your marketplace.  This may appear to be a small detail but I assure you that the payoff is big and you will benefit by making this adjustment to your email account settings.

Please feel free to post a comment and share your email marketing tips or questions. I am here to help you succeed and I look forward to connect with you directly to help you accomplish your goals.

Have a blessed day!

Be sure to check out my powerful email marketing course and pre-written emails:

http://megamoneylist.com/ecourse

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Easy Traffic Video Course will teach you how get unstoppable traffic!

I have built a successful business by focusing on two core skill-sets… driving viral traffic and building a responsive subscriber list. Today, I have assembled a video course and series of e-courses designed to help you learn what you need to know in order to drive unstoppable traffic, build a responsive list, and become a successful marketer regardless of your niche.

The Easy Traffic Videos Course and two content rich e-courses are BHAG site #8 in my 30 sites in 30 days November Big Harry Audacious Goal (BHAG), which has been detailed in prior posts on my blog. My previous blog post reviewing my free ‘Traffic Guide for Affiliates‘ represents the first of a three part project which includes a video squeeze page and report,  a video course and two volume e-course, and a WordPress blog to teach you about website traffic.

The course is presented in 12 content rich videos which takes you from foundation to set-up and concludes with a complete traffic plan that will create unstoppable traffic to your websites and blogs. This is the type of course I would have loved to have as a new marketer and provides concepts consistent with courses I have paid hundreds of dollars to obtain. I have priced this course to make cost a non-factor for anyone serious about getting website traffic and making money online.

Here is a volume by volume overview of the Easy Traffic Videos Course:

Volume 01: Overview – Understand the complete course including a variety of free and low cost methods to get targeted website traffic.

Volume 02: Social Media Marketing - Get the most from social media leveraging Twitter to include tactics to make the most of your participation in these sites.

Volume 03: Social Media Marketing (continued) – Facebook continues to grow and define the direction of social interactions online and Linked In has become the social platform for professionals. In this volume you will learn how to use Facebook to develop your brand, propel traffic, and make the most of Linked In.

Volume o4: Social Marketing Tools Part One – This volume will detail several tools that will save you time and let you in on a few hidden benefits long used by many top Internet marketers.

Volume 05: Social Marketing Tools Part Two - In conjunction with part one this volume will teach you about using Squidoo, Blogger, Google Buzz, WordPress, Hub Pages, Blog Glue (have you ever heard of this site?) and others.

Volume 06: Social Bookmarking – Learn how to use Digg, Reddit, Technorati, You Tube and more. Understanding how to effectively use these sites will pay off big with reliable traffic.

Volume 07: Traffic Exchanges and List Building Sites - These are among the most mis-understood methods of getting website traffic. Most people use them incorrectly and after you finish this volume you will better understand how to make the most of exchanges and list builders.

Volume 08: The Big Kahuna! Relationship Marketing – Here we cover integration marketing, ad swaps, and networking. This volume is filled with tips and tricks to help you make the most of this resources.

Volume 09: Give it a Go! Here is another mis-understood and under utilized source of traffic that those who understand it benefit every day and amazingly mostly free of charge. Craigslist, Backpage, Adland Pro, Classifieds for Free, the Free Ads Forum and more.

Volume 10: You Cannot Avoid it! Writing Content Works! Bill Gates once famously said “content is king” and he was right. In this volume you will learn how to produce enough content to keep traffic flowing to your websites.

Volume 11: Write it and they will come! Not exactly… it is critical that you track your ads in order to target your efforts in the areas that produce the best results. If you can only watch one of these videos… be sure not to miss one.

Volume 12: The Traffic Plan – This is where it all comes together to create your personal traffic plan. All of the knowledge in the world is useless without putting action behind what you have learned. Here we ensure that you take immediate action.

When you join this course you also will enter into my traffic inner circle and will receive additional tools and resources including promo codes for advertising at a variety of popular sites. You will also receive updates on new traffic sources as the Internet continues to evolve and valuable new sites emerge. This is a business changing course that will help you solve one of the biggest problems in online marketing… traffic!

Visit My New Site Here: Easy Traffic Videos Course

If this project inspires you to create a similar sales funnel with the free offer leading to a back-end sale, I would love to hear about your ideas and how I can assist you. I am here to help you succeed online by creating funnels that provide value for your list so your subscribers succeed… by doing this, your success is guaranteed.

Have a blessed day!

Be sure to read the details about my November 30 sites in 30 days BHAG here:

Big Harry Audacious Birthday Month!

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Easy Traffic Guide for Affiliates Free Report Unlocks Affiliate Income

Have you wondeed how marketers like me and thousands of others earn real money every month selling products and services as an affiliate marketer? Before I discovered the formula I did too and I wanted to create a couple of sites and develop a video course and e-course to help you discover how to make money with affiliate marketing.

I am really excited about the next three sites I will be introducing to you here as they are a grouped in a cluster with emphasis on teaching you how to gain consistent traffic to your websites. The site set-up includes a video squeeze page leading to a quality affiliate traffic free report (and e-course), the second site is a special offer for a 12 part video traffic training course, and finally a Worldpress blog to provide ongoing tools and tips to keep you up to date.

This post will share the first of these sites with you as the Easy Traffic Videos free affiliate traffic report is BHAG site #7 in my 30 sites in 30 days November Big Harry Audacious Goal (BHAG), which has been detailed in prior posts on my blog.

Remember what you have learned from me about creating sales funnels over the past 4 years… sales funnels accomplish many objectives including list building, front end sales, and larger back-end sales. The first step in the Easy Traffic Videos project is launching the video squeeze page and free report offer, which I will detail here for you. Take notes because once you understand how to set-up a proper funnel you can create unlimited sites and cash flow.

Here are the components for phase one of the project which is the video squeeze page:

1.) Domain Name – targeted and keyword rich, especially if it is an aged domain

2.) Site Graphics – these can be custom, private label or re-sell rights

3.) Introduction Video (trailer) – outsource creation or make one free at  Flix Time

4.) High Value Product to Giveaway – Free front-end offer, this can be a PDF, Video, or audio (original, PLR, MRR are fine)

5.) Auto-Responder Sequence (pre-written) – Provide product delivery and ongoing value through your messages

6.) Back-end Product – Deliver a premium front-end free offer, over deliver content through your auto-responder, promote a high value product or service on the back-end

Visit My New Site Here: Free Affiliate Traffic Report

The number one challenge for most online marketers is traffic, which results in too few people to share your offers with and as a result too few sales and very little commission income. My front-end offer helps to solve this problem for you and online marketers in general through my back-end offer which is the ‘Easy Traffic Videos Course’ and an exclusive set of bonuses that you will read about when I review site BHAG site # 8 to follow.

Remember, the key to creating websites that work is giving your subscriber and members extreme value for free and continuing to deliver value for them for as long as they remain on your list. Over time you will develop trust and your subscribers will be open-minded when considering the products and services you share with them in the future. Be patient. a quality list of responsive subscribers is developed over time.

If this project inspires you to create a similar sales funnel with the free offer leading to a back-end sale, I would love to hear about your ideas and how I can assist you. I am here to help you succeed online by creating funnels that provide value for your list so your subscribers succeed… by doing this, your success is guaranteed.

Have a blessed day!

Be sure to read the details about my November 30 sites in 30 days BHAG here:

Big Harry Audacious Birthday Month!

(c) Copyright 2008-2011 James A. Holmes. All Rights Reserved.

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Internet Marketing Professional Blog is Live!

 This is the first in a series of blog post… 30 in total which will detail my progress completing a Big Harry Audacious Goal (BHAG), which I detailed in a previous blog post. In short, I am creating one new website a day for thirty days and using this process as a teaching opportunity for you and a long-term value adding process for my customers, subscribers, and followers.

Site #1 is Internet Marketing Professional which is a WordPress blog centered on teaching others how to become a successful Internet marketers in the niche of affiliate marketing. This is a site that I acquired as a new project through Flippa from a very talented web designer. The teaching around this first project concerns how you can acquire and customize quality niche sites through Flippa and other auction websites.

I acquired the site and it was fully functional however all of the pages and post where generic so it was a blank canvas from a content and branding perspective. I was attracted to the graphics and the high converting Facebook Fan Page that provides a free course on video marketing in exchange for a “Like.” I highly recommend this list building method.

Here are 7 tips to enjoy superior results buying sites on Flippa:

1. Start with a purpose (what are you looking for?) and a budget (how much you can invest in the site)… be disciplined following both.

2. Carefully read the auction listings that meet your criteria and validate any claims made by the seller including income and traffic.

3. Don’t up bid yourself, wait until the day the auction closes to place your bid. If you draw attention to the site you are interested in by bidding multiple times over many days, you will draw the interest of other bidders and drive up the sale price.

4. Establish communication with the seller prior to bidding on the auction. Exchanging messages with the seller will give you a sense of how they will be to work with after you have won the auction.

5. Ask detailed questions prior to bidding and make sure all of your major points have been addressed. (tip: ask the seller to transfer the site hosting to your account).

6. Be prepared to act on a “buy now” auction if the instant purchase price is within 30% of your ideal price. If there are multiple bidders the site may sell for more than the “buy now” price.

7. Once you have successfully completed your transaction, let the seller know that you would like to preview sites prior to listing and be sure to “follow” the seller to be advised of future listings.

In this case the domain transfer and site transfer to my hosting account were done by the developer. This was not included in the auction, but was negotiated prior to the sale with the seller. The site had remained live and on hold prior to conceiving of the 30 day project.

 Here are the primary task I performed to complete this project:

1. Converted all affiliate links and advertising links on the site.

2. Installed additional plug-ins to add functionality and security for the site.

3. Upgraded WordPress version and scheduled automated weekly back-ups.

4. Restructured the page navigation and side bar widgets.

5. Created content for all of the site pages including my about page, contact page, a video training archive, and an embed of my web-conference room.

6. Created a subscriber list in AWeber to include follow welcome and follow up messages and added a subscriber web-form to all of the site pages.

7. Integrated my AWeber list with my primary social media profiles.

8. Added social media integration and advanced commenting using Disqus.

9. Added an RSS feed reader widget posting titles from my primary blog.

10. Added images and information settings to

http://www.facebook.com/InternetMarketingProfessional

There are two remaining steps that will be done as each site is completed; writing a blog post as I have done here and recording a podcast detailing each site and the scope of the project that day following it’s completion. This is truly one site down and twenty-nine site project to go!

Here is the completed site:

http://internetmarketingprofessional.org

I am here to help you succeed online and create an Internet business which empowers you to accomplish your goals and objectives. If one or more of my projects sparks an idea for you or an interest in creating a similar project of your own, please feel free to connect with me and let me help you create a successful site or two of your own.

Have a blessed day!

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James Holmes is the Newest Talk Marketing Now Host

I love teaching and sharing what I have learned with others in order to fulfill my purpose as defined by my personal mission statement which is: “To sow increase into the lives of others by co-creating wealth and abundance.” Helping others create success online is a great way for me to make this ideal a reality.

CLICK The Banner to Access the Conference (No Password Required)

I love teaching and sharing what I have learned with others in order to fulfill my purpose as defined by my personal mission statement which is: “To sow increase into the lives of others by co-creating wealth and abundance.” Helping others create success online is a great way for me to make this ideal a reality.

Last week Brian Schilling, co-founder of Family Networker and a new friend invited me to guest host his weekly show on Talk Marketing Now Network (TMN). I really enjoyed hosting the show and I found the audience to very engaged. A quick survey revealed that most in attendees where intermediate to advanced marketers along with several newer marketers. At the end of the night it was clear to me that this was a group that I would love to get to know better.

What I liked about the group was the fact that everyone in the room was open minded and more interested in learning by sharing their “actual” experiences rather than trying to impress the other members in the room. This creates a fertile environment for growth and people walk away with actionable information that truly helps them inch closer to success. It is fun to share and teach a room of open minded marketers.

The following day I spoke with George Sepich the founder of Talk Marketing Now Network and is a respected marketer. Again, I was impressed and had a great conversation with George which concluded with an agreement that I would become the newest host on TMN. I see this as a huge opportunity to add value to the academy and gain value from the community… an opportunity for expansion.

Beginning on Wednesday November 2nd and into the foreseeable future, I will host a new training show at Talk Marketing Now called “Mega Money List-building and my focus will be the broad subject of list-building. During every session I will cover a full range of subjects to help you build a mega list including mindset, business funnels, sales funnels, tactics, monetization, resources, tools and much more.

The training sessions at the Talk Marketing Now Network are free to attend and the classroom can be accessed by visiting:

>> http://www.TalkMarketingNow.com

I am inviting you to join me every  Monday at 7:00 PM EST to learn how to build a mega list and discover how to create automated income streams as a natural outgrowth from your responsive list. The sessions will include both formal instruction as well as casual conversation among the attendees with lively Q&A sessions. My objective is to help you walk away with actionable knowledge that you can apply to your business immediately.

I am here to help you succeed and this is just another place where I can add value for you.

Have a blessed day!

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What is the Best Home Based Business?

Here are the three questions answered in this episode:

Where Can I Learn More About Internet Marketing?

I see a lot of ads when I search on Google about home business and making money online, I guess this is what internet marketing is all about, but there’s so many different websites offering different products? – Robert Norez

How can I make money from affiliate programs?

I am looking to get started in affiliate marketing but I am not sure where to start. I am looking for basic step-by-step directions to get me started making money as I could sure use the extra income. Can you please help or point me in the right direction at least? – Ronald Irvin

What is best email marketing company for a small business?

I’m looking to send monthly newsletters to my customers. I’m not a techie and just want to send a few simple emails. An easy to use program/service is my most important consideration, with affordability a close second. I have the emails, (I don’t need a list). What I need is the service/function. – Octavia

 Where are the best places to learn about Internet Marketing?

Watch Additional Video on my Live Stream Channel: James Holmes TV

The resources provided today were:

1.) The Internet Entrepreneurs Academy: http://www.InterentEntrepreneursAcademy.com

2.) Clickbank Marketplace: http://www.Clickbank.com

3.) Commission Junction: http://www.CommissionJunction.com

4.) AWeber Email Marketing Free Trial: http://www.AskJamesHolmes.com/aweber

Here are3 Great Places to Learn about Internet Marketing:

1.) Worldprofit Home Business Experts:

http://www.myworldprofit.net/default.cfm?pageid=243748

2.) Maverick Money Makers (Clickbank Training):

http://viralvalue.maverick66.hop.clickbank.net

3.) Millionaires Society (Advanced Clickbank Training):

http://www.millionairesociety.com/webinar/?user=947

I will be conducting this sessions on a weekly basis, so please feel free to submit your questions by visiting http://www.AnswersJunction.com I am working on a continual live stream concept and in the meantime these sessions are not based on a set schedule. I will post to my social media network with a little advance notice prior to each session and will also make video recording available at my video channel.

I am here to help you succeed in business and life!

(c) Copyright 2008-2011 James A. Holmes. All Rights Reserved.

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Web-conferences have become very popular and have helped hundreds of people every week learn how to become better online business owners, affiliate marketers and many others. I hours every week in conference rooms and they have become a valuable part of my business.

Here are 10 major benefits of using or attending web-conferences:

#01. Helps you stay motivated

#02. Helps you discover new ideas

#03. Helps you identify common problems and solutions

#04. Allows you to kick around and test ideas

#05. Provides a safe place to share ideas

#06. Creates accountability

#07. Allows you to learn best practices and “hot to ideas”

#08. Lets you go deep when learning the owners program

#09. Allows you to identify new JV partners

#10. Allows you to promote your brand

Ready to host your own web-conference?

Go Here for You $1. Trial: http://askjamesholmes.com/gvoconference

Did you miss the Podcast?

Here is the showplayer recording to hear the replay:

Ready to host your own web-conference?

Go Here for You $1. Trial: http://askjamesholmes.com/gvoconference

Here is a list of wec-conferences I attend regularly:

S.W.A.T. Conference (my own): http://www.ViralWebcast.com

Wednesday Evenings 8:00 PM EST

Affiliate Funnel Conference: http://www.affiliatefunnel.com/conference.php

Saturday Afternoons at Noon EST

Traffic Leads 2 Income: http://www.robsnetworkers.com

Sunday Evenings at 7:30 PM EST

Janet Legere’s Morning Motivation: http://www.hotconference.com/conference,tmm#

Weekday Mornings at 10:00 EST

Rob’s Networkers: http://www.robsnetworkers.com

Weekday Mornings 11:00 EST

Prospect Geyser: http://www.gvolive.com/conference,prospectgeyser

Wednesday Mornings at Noon EST

T3 Traffic Exchange Live: http://www.trafficexchangelive.com

Weekday Afternoons at 3:00 PM EST

Monday Evenings at 7:00 PM EST

Tezak Traffic Power: http://www.hotconference.com/conference,ttpchat#

First and Third Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 PM EST

Top Flight Traffic: http://www.hotconference.com/conference,tftroom

Second and Fourth Wednesday Evenings at 6:30

There are more.

I owe much of my successes to key relationships I have formed in conference rooms and I hope this post and the podcast recording help you achieve the same. Please take a few moments to scroll down to the bottom of this post and share your comments. I would love to read your thoughts and if you recommend other conference be sure to list them as well. This certainly is not every conference available, just the ones that I am the most active in.

I am here to help you succeed in business and life!

(c) Copyright 2008-2011 James A. Holmes. All Rights Reserved.

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Hold Your Vision and Manifest Your Dreams

The Covered Bridge Across Gore Creek in Vail

Back in June I enjoyed a short working vacation in Vail, Colorado a place I have visited regularly since 1981. My trip resulted in an amazing period of reflection, personal growth and many lessons which I have shared here in two earlier post. The first  dealt with manifesting your perfect life and that was followed by thoughts on embracing your personal stories to break through events of the past that may have created self-limiting beliefs in your life.

Today, I want to share my understanding of another concept which may in fact be the key to obtaining the life of our dreams. The topic is holding onto the vision of what we really want in our lives. It is one thing to sit down with your journal and write out a set of goals or better yet a life plan, it is quite another matter to hold onto your vision against obstacles and setbacks.

I remember sitting next to the raging Gore Creek with it’s banks overflowing from the Spring runoff as the water moved swiftly toward the Colorado River to fulfill it’s purpose as a tributary to the great Colorado. When I looked downstream I could see many obstacles in the path of the flowing creek; boulders, fallen trees, foliage and I thought of these as an analogy of the obstacles we face in pursuit of our vision or purpose. I watched as the water found its way over, under and around every obstacle and challenge with a clear purpose to flow eventually into the Colorado River. We must maintain the same focus and determination to achieve our greater vision life vision and purpose.

10 actions you can take to achieve vision and purpose in your business and life.

01. Set your vision based on “your why“  as your why will anchor you during choppy waters and give your vision real  purpose.

02. Allow yourself to DREAM BIG regardless of where you are today, build your vision based on where you want to be.

03. Believe in the power of attraction and draw unto yourself the people, opportunities, and resources needed to manifest your vision.

04. Adopt a mindset that by default says yes to the opportunities, possibilities, and people who can help you achieve your vision.

05. Adopt this success formula: Preparation + Opportunity = Success

06. Don’t expect something for nothing… life rarely works that way.

07. Don’t sell yourself short… invest the time and money in the training and resources needed to achieve your goals.

08. Take massive action and as you develop action oriented habits they will become perpetual and second nature in your life.

09. Become comfortable when holding your vision… breakthrough all fears that arises along your journey toward achievement.

10. Recognize that you will be stepping outside of your comfort zone… you may be entering new territory, so maintain your focus.

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